"The healthy immigrant effect" refers to a Statistics Canada report in which recent immigrants were found to have lower rates of _______________ in comparison to Canadian-born citizens.
A)schizophrenia
B)personality disorders
C)anxiety
D)mental disorders

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The healthy immigrant effect refers to the phenomenon of recent immigrants having lower rates of mental disorders compared to Canadian-born citizens. This effect may be due to the fact that immigrants are healthier overall when they arrive in Canada, or that they have better social support systems within their communities.

"The Healthy Immigrant Effect" Refers to a Statistics Canada Report